Feature of a Southern accent

TWANG

Think of the sharp, nasal sound often heard in country music singers' voices.

A Southern accent in the U.S. is often recognized by its distinctive "twang," a nasal or drawn-out quality in speech. The clue plays on this well-known trait, where "twang" directly names the vocal feature without any hidden wordplay. It’s a straightforward reference to how certain vowels or words sound stretched or sharp in dialects from regions like Texas or the rural South. Think of country music singers or classic Southern drawls—"twang" captures that signature sound.